“As a mother to two sons, I am constantly trying to protect them from the messages that say, their only power is in domination. That the only emotions“As a mother to two sons, I am constantly trying to protect them from the messages that say, their only power is in domination. That the only emotions they can feel are lust and anger” This quote, and so many others made me just stop and think throughout this novel. I highly recommend this book for anyone looking for a serious overview of white male mediocrity/dominance throughout history. I learned so much information in this book, that at points I needed to just think for a little about the stuff I had just learned. ...more
I think this is an important book to discuss something that I didn’t know much about, however I do think there’s too much emphasis on reconnecting witI think this is an important book to discuss something that I didn’t know much about, however I do think there’s too much emphasis on reconnecting with a parent, even if they are abusive. I have a good relationship with my parents, so this didn’t speak to me, but I think it could be harmful to put so much weight on someone who could’ve been abused in childhood. Otherwise I appreciated this book and it definitely taught me stuff I didn’t know about epigenetics and generational trauma....more
If you're a healthcare worker who works with children with disabilities or adults with disabilities this book is a must-read. It discusses a lot aboutIf you're a healthcare worker who works with children with disabilities or adults with disabilities this book is a must-read. It discusses a lot about bottom-up thinking vs top-down, and how those can help us help our patients. She also discusses how oftentimes negative behaviors are a result of something such as sensory processing rather than an attention-seeking behavior. Overall I highly recommend this as it's very informative and easy to read....more
This book was fascinating but so incredibly heart-breaking at the same time. I felt terrible for Mimi and Don many times in the book but found myself This book was fascinating but so incredibly heart-breaking at the same time. I felt terrible for Mimi and Don many times in the book but found myself very upset at Mimi as the book grew on. I think they as parents were put in a difficult situation, but were trying to handle it how they could. I also really appreciated that they included some of the research that they did on their family. I will say if you are sensitive to child abuse please be aware there are some details of it in this book. All in all, it was a very sad but interesting book. ...more
The ending on this one stopped it from being 5 stars. It's a pretty heavy book, but I love how Brit Bennett writes so I couldn't put it down. Overall The ending on this one stopped it from being 5 stars. It's a pretty heavy book, but I love how Brit Bennett writes so I couldn't put it down. Overall it's not a light "beach read" if that's what you're looking for, but it's really good literary fiction....more
While I really really enjoyed some parts of this book, I think it wasn’t completely fleshed out. It just felt hard to connect some of the ideas. The sWhile I really really enjoyed some parts of this book, I think it wasn’t completely fleshed out. It just felt hard to connect some of the ideas. The stories were great and I loved hearing different sides, but there were some obvious thoughts he sought to dismantle, with no facts to back up his opinion. There were definitely some facts in here, but also some over arching opinions. While I enjoyed the last hundred pages or so, it wasn’t my favorite I’ve read....more
This is one of the best books I've read this year by far. Incredible. Please read it.This is one of the best books I've read this year by far. Incredible. Please read it....more
Please read this book. I gained so much knowledge and awareness from this one book alone. Racism is alive, and has been for a very long time it was juPlease read this book. I gained so much knowledge and awareness from this one book alone. Racism is alive, and has been for a very long time it was just ignored by many white people. In this book Chris Hayes covers all the way from the war on crime, police brutality, playing to white fear, and more. The blatant difference in sentencing, treatment, etc between white and black citizens is completely outraging. Understanding law and order, and many other dynamics made this a very knowledgeable read. I will be recommending this to many many people. ...more
This one was a tough read, but definitely one of my favorite non-fiction picks of the year. A story that essentially spans from the discovery of radiuThis one was a tough read, but definitely one of my favorite non-fiction picks of the year. A story that essentially spans from the discovery of radium to women suing a company for workers rights’. Definitely some heavy stuff in here, when you hear what happened to these women, but it’s important to know so we can honor their memory. Highly recommended ...more
This one was so cute. I had been craving a fun light-hearted romance and that's exactly what this was. The Strong brothers are a group of adopted sonsThis one was so cute. I had been craving a fun light-hearted romance and that's exactly what this was. The Strong brothers are a group of adopted sons of a woman named Mama Joy. After her passing, her sons are left to keep her infamous knitting business afloat. While that is happening, his lifelong friend and patron of Mama Joy's store comes on to the scene to help them out. What unfolds is their slow burn, back and forth romance. So cute and fun, the perfect "beach read." When this one comes out, definitely go pick it up, I flew right through it. Thank you to penguin random house for the advanced reader's copy....more
I picked this one as one of my book of the month selections and I’m really happy I did. I needed something light-hearted to take my mind off everythinI picked this one as one of my book of the month selections and I’m really happy I did. I needed something light-hearted to take my mind off everything. It’s a cute, fun, really enjoyable romance. Highly recommend if you’re into chick-lit(: ...more
This book is phenomenal. Definitely in the top 10 I’ve read this year. This book is set in two different times, with alternating chapters. The main poThis book is phenomenal. Definitely in the top 10 I’ve read this year. This book is set in two different times, with alternating chapters. The main portion is set in 1914 where we meet Laura Lyons, the wife of a man named Jack who works for the New York Public Library. They also LIVE in the library, in an apartment which is just such a cool setting for the book. They’re trying to solve why books are going missing, and Laura is trying to become a journalist at Columbia university. The other portion is set in 1993 where we follow Sadie a curator at the New York Public Library, who is also trying to solve a mystery about books going missing from the collection. She discovers many things from the past along her search. There were so many plot points I never got bored. Between the mystery, historical elements, feminist icons, and LGBTQ+ representation this one is a homerun on all aspects. I was never bored, and it was definitely the most unique historical fiction I’ve ever read. I highly recommend you read it once it’s available. Thank you to Dutton books for the arc in exchange for an honest review....more
This book's illustrations are not only beautiful, the content of this book nearly made me tear up. So often people feel like they need to feel sorry This book's illustrations are not only beautiful, the content of this book nearly made me tear up. So often people feel like they need to feel sorry for people with disabilities when in reality this book showcases just how much people with disabilities are capable of. I work with lots of families of children with disabilities and will definitely be recommending this book to them. A quick, really well-articulated read. I really enjoyed this one....more
This book is a historical fiction retelling of Jane Austen and her sister Cassy. Cassy is the main person we follow inside this novel. She is a sweet,This book is a historical fiction retelling of Jane Austen and her sister Cassy. Cassy is the main person we follow inside this novel. She is a sweet, kind, incredible character just how Jane was. There are definitely some slow parts in the book, but the writing and character-building in this book is great. There were quotes that made me laugh, smile and get emotional. I definitely recommend this one for fans of Jane Austen. ...more
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